Top Class Actions  |  November 18, 2021

Category: Closed Class Actions

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Harbor Freight, chainsaw
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  • Readers reported this settlement paying out up to $50 as of March 9, 2022.
  • Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

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Consumers who purchased certain chainsaws from Harbor Freight may be eligible to receive replacement products or up to $50 in cash or gift cards thanks to a class action settlement agreement.

The Class is made up of anyone in the United States or in United States territories who purchased Portland, Chicago Electric, or One Stop Gardens 14-inch electric chainsaws (SKU Nos. 67255 or 61592) from Harbor Freight stores between March 11, 2011, and Feb. 6, 2018.

A class action lawsuit claimed Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. sold defective chainsaws which were subject to a recall. Harbor Freight denies all allegations of wrongdoing, and the Court has not ruled in favor of either party. Both parties believe the settlement to be in the Class’ best interest.

Settlement payout amounts depend on Class Members’ choice of benefits and whether they can provide proof of purchase or proof of destruction of the products at issue.

Class Members who submit claim forms by Nov. 24, 2021, without proof of purchase may be entitled to receive a $10 cash payment or a $25 gift card, limited to one claim per household and ISP address.

Class Members who submit claim forms by Nov. 24, 2021, with proof of purchase or proof of destruction may receive up to $50 in cash or gift card form for each Class Product purchased, if they attest they did not participate in the recall and prior disposal of the chainsaw.

Class Members who return the chainsaws affected by the settlement to a Harbor Freight store can also receive a replacement chainsaw anytime, or up to $50 in cash or gift card form if they return the chainsaw to the store before Nov. 24, 2021.

Anyone who wishes to object to or be excluded from the settlement must also do so by Nov. 24, 2021.

A final hearing will be held on Jan. 10, 2022.

Who’s Eligible

The class consists of anyone living in the United States or any of its territories, such as Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and who purchased one or more qualifying chainsaws from Harbor Freight stores in the United States or U.S. territories, between March 11, 2011, and Feb. 6, 2018.

Potential Award

Up to $50 for each Class Product purchased.

  • Class Members who submit claim forms without proof of purchase may be entitled to receive a $10 cash payment or a $25 gift card, limited to one claim per household and ISP address.
  • Class Members who submit claim forms with proof of purchase or proof of destruction may receive up to $50 in cash or gift card form for each Class Product purchased, if they attest they did not participate in the recall and prior disposal of the chainsaw.
  • Class Members who return Class Products to a Harbor Freight store can also receive a replacement chainsaw anytime, or up to $50 in cash or gift card form if they return the chainsaw to the store before Nov. 24, 2021.
Proof of Purchase

Receipts, copies of receipts, or other documentation that shows the Class Member’s purchase of the covered products after March 11, 2011, and before Feb. 6, 2018.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

11/24/2021

Case Name

Kaupelis v. Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc., Case No. 8:19-cv-01203- JVS-DFM in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Final Hearing

01/10/2022

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Chainsaw Settlement
RG/2 Claims Administration
P.O. Box 59479
Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
info@rg2claims.com
844-979-7302

Class Counsel

L. Timothy Fisher
Alec M. Leslie
Joel D. Smith
BURSOR & FISHER PA

Defense Counsel

Daniel J. Herling
MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY and POPEO PC

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95 thoughts onHarbor Freight Chainsaw Settlement

  1. ----- says:

    Anybody receive a paper check?

    1. St says:

      A paper check is showing in my informed delivery

      1. Hello says:

        Same. I’m in California.

        1. Simone says:

          Checks are for $10 I guess they forgot to come back and update lol

          1. st says:

            thanks

          2. Meee says:

            Thanks as not worth rushing to my mailbox.

    2. Siri Reichelt says:

      Mine came yesterday. It’s $10 bucks

  2. ----- says:

    Anyone select check as payment method received one in the mail yet? Thxs

    1. st says:

      A paper check is showing in my informed delivery today , I don’t know the amount yet , I haven’t been to the post office

  3. Jo Espana says:

    Received $25 gc via email today.

  4. Cathy says:

    Received gift card in email.

  5. ----- says:

    2/8/22 received an email deficiency notice, with a deadline of 2/22/22 to correct deficiency. Replied to the email with requested information.

  6. Sam says:

    I got the gift card in my informed delivery notice.

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